Springfield Soldier Promoted to Top NCO of Camp Lincoln Unit

SPRINGFIELD, IL (04/11/2018) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – Francis Sarnecki of Springfield was promoted from master sergeant to first sergeant on Sunday, April 8, at Camp Lincoln and assumes the top noncommissioned officer position for the Illinois Army National Guard's Headquarters Headquarters Detachment of Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois.

As first sergeant, Sarnecki assumes responsibility for the individual training and readiness of more than 160 enlisted Soldiers in the unit. Sarnecki's previous unit was the 1844th Transportation Company. He has more than 22 years of military service.

Photo 1:

1st Sgt. Francis Sarnecki of Springfield smiles after being promoted during a short ceremony at Camp Lincoln in Springfield on Sunday, April 8. Maj. Simon Wlodarski (right), Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard's Headquarters Headquarters Detachment, Joint Force Headquarters – Illinois, promoted Sarnecki making him the unit's top enlisted Soldier.

Photo 2:

1st Sgt. Francis Sarnecki of Springfield stands before his troops after being promoted during a short ceremony at Camp Lincoln in Springfield on Sunday, April 8. Sarnecki was promoted to first sergeant of the Illinois Army National Guard's Headquarters Headquarters Detachment, Joint Force Headquarters – Illinois, making him the unit's top enlisted Soldier.

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